Housing at the Groves


Sacred Groves is a small intentional community situated on 10-acres of forest on Bainbridge Island, only ten minutes from the ferry to downtown Seattle. Our purpose is to model a low impact, affordable lifestyle that respects and protects Mother Earth now and for the future.

As of January 2010, we have space available for 2-4 new residents in our two sweet “yurtlettes” and/or bedrooms in the Round House. Read on for more info about living here. . .

Sacred Groves community members:

  • Enjoy the privacy of personal space as well as shared time in community with others
  • Share the spacious kitchen & magical Great Room, laundry and bathrooms in the Round House
  • Wander on trails in 10 acres of beautiful woods
  • Share community dinners consisting of organic natural foods– several nights a week
  • Save money on rent, food and utilities because costs are shared by many.
  • Live with interesting, compassionate people with shared values

    • Joining our Community

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    Both of our charming round cabins near the Round House are available for new resident(s) and there is also the option of renting a bedroom in the Round House (the current Guest Room.) We’re open to exploring options that make it possible for just the right people to call this place home!

    Rent for each yurtlette/cabin and/or the guest room is $600/month plus $125/month/person for all utilities (internet, electricity, firewood, propane & land-line phone) and a contribution to our community fund. If a family wanted to rent two of the spaces, a lower per unit rent is possible. After reading all this below, please contact us if you are interested in more information. yurta2

    We are looking for people who are committed to and experienced with spiritual and personal growth work, are emotionally balanced, have good communication skills, and are enthused about meeting the joys and challenges posed by living in community. We hope to find new residents who feel the magic of this land, are drawn to the kind of events that happen here, who want to ‘share life’ here at the Groves.
    If you like what you see in the Sacred Groves Vision, Mission and Values, and feel drawn to explore living at Sacred Groves, please contact us. We’ll send you more information about available living spaces and our application process for becoming a “Groves-mate.”

    LIVING SIMPLY

    “To be satisfied with a little is the greatest wisdom; and he that increaseth his riches, increaseth his cares. But a contented mind is a hidden treasure, and trouble findeth it not.”     Akhenaton

    Living at Sacred Groves requires a commitment to downsizing and sharing. There are many good reasons to live more simply, occupy less space, have fewer material possessions. Many people have come to realize that money, big houses, and lots of stuff do not bring bring us fulfillment and meaning. Connection in community and to the natural world does. Here are several links to check out if you are interested in learning more about the many good reasons for living small and simply:

    “Tumbleweed Houses” –examples of tiny charming houses, most of which are smaller than our cabins here at the Groves.

    Small House Society
    Small Living Journal
    Little House on a Small Planet
    Green Home Building
    The Simple Living Network

    We are pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, handicap, familial status, or national origin.